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Rib Mountain highway construction along WIS 29, US 51 set to wrap up in next two weeks

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) — Months of highway construction across Rib Mountain are scheduled to wrap up in the next two weeks, state transportation officials announced Friday. Work along Wisconsin Highway 29 and U.S. 51 between Foxglove Road and Bridge Street is set to conclude by Nov. 13. The...

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After delays, Wisconsin Rapids train monitoring system launches Nov. 1

WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The city's new rail crossing alert system is scheduled to go online Nov. 1. The launch of the system had been delayed a few times because of coordination with utilities and then damage, Wisconsin Rapids City Engineer Joe Eichsteadt told a Daily Tribune reporter. The last damage was on 17th Avenue South, near Carey Street. A new pole was put up and sensor equipment re-installed, Eichsteadt said. As of Oct. 28, training had been ongoing for a couple of weeks, workers had been fine tuning the sensor equipment and everything was operational, Eichsteadt said. Eichsteadt confirmed Oct. 30 that the launch date for the system would be Nov. 1. He said Linq Thingz, the company city officials contracted with to install the system, planned to send the launch materials to the city Oct. 30. The information went online shortly after noon. More local news: Wood County issued its first overdose alert. Here’s what it means. More local news: Man gets probation for stealing ambulance with patient inside The sensors will monitor six elements at 12 train crossings in the city, John Cohn, director of customer success for public safety for Linq Thingz, told the Wisconsin Rapids City

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 7d

Crafting Your Home

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Amtrak's Hiawatha could reach Madison after a federal grant, a westward extension projected to add about 278,000 riders a year

A $218 million federal grant backs Hiawatha West, extending Amtrak's Chicago-Milwaukee trains toward Madison and adding about 278,000 riders a year.

Wisconsin · 9d

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Reports warns about Wisconsin’s dwindling number of truck drivers

(The Center Square) – Self-driving vehicles and more freight trains will not be enough to meet all of Wisconsin’s freight needs. The Wisconsin Policy Forum is out with a report that shows Wisconsin continues to lose truck drivers. "As our reliance on heavy trucks has grown, the number of people in Wisconsin licensed to drive them has dropped by more than 20,000 drivers, or 8.9%, over the past 15 years. The remaining drivers are also older than others on the road, which suggests the supply of them could shrink even further," the Policy Forum wrote. Wisconsin had 224,860 commercial drivers in 2010. The Policy Forum said in 2025 that number had fallen to 204,766. "Each year, Wisconsin has about 6,000 job openings that require heavy truck licenses, according to the state Department of Workforce Development. Younger drivers are not filling these openings; less than a quarter of licensed heavy truck drivers are under 40 years old. Driver shortages – either overall or in specific niches – could affect the reliability and cost of shipping, putting upward pressure on prices," the report added. The Policy Forum also noted that while the number of truck drivers continues to fall, the need for

Wisconsin · 9d

Country Herald

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Wisconsin Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Wisconsin motorists prepare for winter roads.

Wisconsin · 7d

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One of America's Most Haunted Roads Is Not Far From Rockford

Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, ranks fifth among America's most haunted roads, thanks in part to the legendary Beast of Bray Road.

Rockford, IL · 17d

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Marathon County getting $240K grant to make roads safer

Marathon County getting $240K grant to make roads safer.

Marathon County, WI · 7d

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Road closures Thursday in Marshfield for 'Downtown Trick-or-Treat' event

Road closures Thursday in Marshfield for 'Downtown Trick-or-Treat' event.

Marshfield, WI · 10d

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Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Jump Above National Average

For the second time this year, Wisconsin’s gas prices have risen above the national average. Eastern Wisconsin specifically had been on a four-week stretch of steady declines before rising slightly last week. This week’s jump was even more extreme, with Manitowoc County motorists seeing a 22-cent-per-gallon increase to an...

Wisconsin · 9d

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One of America's Most Haunted Roads Is Not Far From Rockford

Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, ranks fifth among America's most haunted roads, thanks in part to the legendary Beast of Bray Road.

Rockford, IL · 17d

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Farmers market vendor pitches wider Kennedy Park entrance, more parking

A Weston Farmers Market vendor is asking the village to widen the Kennedy Park parking lot entrance, calling the two narrow lanes a bottleneck since the Alderson Street roundabout opened. “We literally waited on Alderson for about five minutes to make that right-hand turn because they are narrow lanes,” the...

Weston, WI · 9d

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Amtrak’s Hiawatha West receives federal grant funding for extension of service

Amtrak announced its Hiawatha West service will receive funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program to extend existing service west. Currently, the service stretches from Chicago to Milwaukee. The CRISI grant award will extend service to Waukesha, Jefferson and Dane counties in Wisconsin and extend passenger connections in […] The post Amtrak’s Hiawatha West receives federal grant funding for extension of service appeared first on Transportation Today .

Wisconsin · 11d

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Gas prices expected to drop this week after spike

Gas prices jumped across northeast Wisconsin late last week, but the wholesale market is now swinging in the opposite direction, potentially bringing relief to drivers.

Wisconsin · 11d

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Waupaca Museum Teaches Students About Local Depots

WAUPACA — Local History students visited the Waupaca Railroad Depot to better understand the role railroads played in communication. Members of the Waupaca Historical Society took students into the depot ticket office to show off the telegraph key that was used to tap out messages down the lines which followed the rail line. They also showed off tools used for passing measages off to moving trains.

Waupaca, WI · 11d

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Gas prices could drop this week after refinery disruption in Illinois

Wisconsin · 11d

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These 10 Wisconsin Fall Train Rides Make A Scenic Autumn Day Even Better

One Wisconsin railroad lets you eat dinner on a moving train and then sleep on board overnight. I had to read that twice. And the surprises keep rolling. One line runs real trolleys to a country store famous for apple pie. Another hauls you to an old logging camp behind...

Wisconsin · 12d

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Gas prices expected to drop this week after spike

Green Bay, WI · 11d

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Tailgating: A dangerous form of "car-mmunication"

A few weeks ago, I spent some time discussing “car-mmunication” as a form of nonverbal communication that we display when we are driving. Everything from speeding to failing to use turn signals communicates something about us, not only as drivers but also as human beings. This week’s topic,...

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Gas prices in northeast Wisconsin climb 30 cents in one week, including 20 cents overnight

(WFRV) – Drivers across northeast Wisconsin are facing another sharp jump at the pump this week as gas prices climbed nearly 30 cents per gallon across the region, according to data from AAA. As of October 24, the statewide average for regular unleaded fuel rose to $4.52 per gallon, up 29 cents from a week […]

Wisconsin · 13d

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Newly Redone Portion Of I-41 Recognized By Brown County And State Leaders

The State of Wisconsin is celebrating the completion of an interstate project in Brown County. On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers, members from WisDOT, and Brown County community leaders celebrated the completion of the new Interstate 41 and Southbridge Road interchange as well as an adjacent roadway project that’s part of the county’s South Bridge Connector project.

Brown County, WI · 13d